HELP THE UNITED WAY
The Christmas Eve fire has severely damaged the United Way building in Columbus. The United Way and several agencies need your help. If you'd like to offer physical assistance to United Way of Bartholomew County, contact the Volunteer Action Center (314-2706). If you have office space that a United Way agency might be able to use, contact Doug Otto (371-1967). United Way agencies affected by the Christmas Eve fire need office furniture, office supplies and computers. Call 376-3001. To contribute to United Way Fire Fund, visit any branch of any of the participating financial institutions - First Financial, MainSource, IBT, Salin Bank, Centra Credit Union and JCB - or mail a check to United Way Fire Fund, Box 1147, Columbus, IN 47202.

COLUMBUS ROTARY CLUB HELPING HAITI WITH SHELTER BOXES
The Columbus Rotary Club has joined a Rotary International Initiative for relief in Haiti sending Shelter Boxes to those displaced by the recent earthquakes.  Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.  The contents are tailored depending on the nature and the location of the disaster.  Over 22,000 boxes were shipped to the Indian Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.  Each box costs $1000, and the Columbus Rotarians have sent a box to Haiti and are collecting funds to send more.  For more information or to send contributions to the Columbus Rotary Club, c/o Tasha Mann, Treasurer, P.O. Box 1091, Columbus, IN 47202,  email: tasha@wcsiradio.com, call 372-4448, or visit shelterbox.org.  
   

A-R-C BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES IN COLUMBUS
Give someone hope and save lives by donating blood.  The gratification you'll feel when you donate is instant.  A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required to check-in.  Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.  Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information.

REQUEST FOR ETHNIC EXPO HOST COUNTRY PARTICIPANTS
Interested ethnicities should contact the Office of Community Development if they would like to be selected as the 2010 Unexpected/Unforgettable Ethnic Expo Host Country.  Requirements are: must represent a country, food booth (fee required), host country booth at the entrance to Ethnic Expo which will highlight their culture (booth courtesy of Ethnic Expo), and construct the host country float (tractor, wagon, and location to assemble float provided by the City.  Mexico, Japan, USA, China, and Scotland have the host countries the past 5 years.  Interested groups should contact the Office of Community Development by Tuesday, March 23rd.  Call 376-2520 or communitydevelopment@columbus.in.gov. 

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY 4-H FAIR QUEEN CONTEST ENTRY
Entry blanks for the 2010 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Queen Contest are now available.  Entry fee is $25.00.  Get entry blanks at either the Bartholomew County Extension Office, 1971 State Street, Columbus, or visit www.ces.purdue.edu/bartholomew.  Fees and entry blanks are due by May 17th.

COLUMBUS MEN'S SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS
The Columbus Softball Association is holding sign-ups for the 2010 summer leagues to be played at Lincoln Park. Sign-ups are March 13th & 14th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM each day at Hotel Indigo.  Rosters MUST be turned in these two weekends. Leagues begin mid-April.

NATIONAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL IN MEDORA
The annual National Maple Syrup Festival will be held on the first 2 weekends of March (March 13th & 14th) at Burton's Maplewood Farm, 8121 W. County Road 75 South, Medora, IN, each day from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  During the festival, maple trees on the farm will have sap collected for the making of maple syrup.  Come and enjoy fun-filled events for the whole family including tours of the working Sugar Bush, Ole McMaple's Petting Zoo, craft and trade demonstrations, live music, great food and beverages, and a children's play area.  Admission is $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for youth (ages 5 - 15), and children age 4 and below get in free.  The festival will benefit the Heads Up Foundation.  The foundation will have a food drive each day to help area food pantries.  Bring a canned good item and receive a $2.00 discount off admission fee.  For more information, including educational opportunities for classrooms, visit www.nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com. 

RESUME CAFES AT COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER
Ivy Tech Community College- Columbus, IUPUC, and the Purdue University College of Technology invites you to a Resume Cafe on Tuesday, March 9th, and Wednesday, March 31st, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM both days at the College & Career Exploration Center, in the Columbus Learning Center.  Learn what type of resume is best for you, how to format and polish a resume, how to write a cover letter, and how to handle interviews.  You're encouraged to bring a jump drive, resume paper, drafts of previous resumes, and employment and education history.  The Resume Cafes are preparation for the Career Expo on Tuesday, April 13th, at the Columbus Learning Center. 

DANCE THE REFLEX 80'S NIGHT AT COLUMBUS HOLIDAY INN

104.9 The River invites you to Dance the Reflex 80's Night in support of The American Cancer Society on Friday, March 12th, from 7:00 PM - Midnight at the Columbus Holiday Inn Ballroom.  Tickets: $7 in advance; $10 at the door, and you must be at least 21 to enter.  Tickets on sale at 104.9 The River, M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Washington & National Roads in Columbus. There will be dancing, a cash bar, snacks, door prizes, a silent auction, and more.  104.9 The River's Rich Anthony will provide the music to dance to.  Silent auction items include 2 framed Tony Stewart autographed pictures, Guitar signed by John Mellencamp, guitar signed by Mick Jones of Foreigner; a 32" X 22" framed Beatles tea towel, and 2 tickets to Holiday World & Splashing Safari.  For more information or advance tickets, call Jo at 812-371-4431 or Rich at 812-371-4432.  

DAVE RAMSEY SIMULCAST AT SANDY HOOK U-M-C IN COLUMBUS
The Sandy Hook United Methodist Church in Columbus will sponsor a Simulcast of Dave Ramsey's Live Event on Saturday, March 13th, from 1:00 - 6:00 PM with doors opening at noon.  The cost is free, but seating is limited.  Dave Ramsey is a nationally known personal finance expert.  A sit down pork chop dinner will be served afterwards.  To register or for more information, go to www.sandyhook.org

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE - JACKSON COUNTY
The 16th annual Jackson County "Bowl For Kids Sake" is Sunday, March 14th, at Starlite Bowl in Seymour. Form your team today and begin raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, then bring those donations with you on the day of the event. You'll get an hour of free bowling and shoe rental, free pizza and soft drinks, a free event t-shirt and a chance to win great door prizes. For more details, click here.

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE - JENNINGS COUNTY
The 7th annual Jennings County "Bowl For Kids Sake" is Sunday, March 14th, at Starlite Bowl in Seymour. Form your team today and begin raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, then bring those donations with you on the day of the event. Bowl times are 3:00 and 4:00 PM. You'll get an hour of free bowling and shoe rental, free pizza and soft drinks, a free event t-shirt and a chance to win great door prizes. For more details,  click here. 

BABYSITTING TRAINING COURSE AT COLUMBUS A-R-C OFFICE
The local chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a Babysitting Training Course on Tuesday, March 16th, from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM at the Red Cross office, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus.  This course is designed for 11 - 15 year olds, and includes information on: interviewing for babysitting jobs, choosing safe and age appropriate toys and games, performing first aid, learning diapering and feeding techniques, handling bedtime issues, learning tips for having a safe babysitting experience, and more.  Cost is $45.00 which includes lunch, portfolio, and T-shirt.  Class size is limited.  For more information or to register, call the Red Cross office at 812-379-9551 or toll free at 866-351-3551.

IVY TECH-COLUMBUS TO OFFER ACADEMIC INCENTIVE AWARD
Applications for the 2010-11 Ivy Tech Community College Academic Incentive Award are being accepted at the Columbus Region through Friday, March 19th.  Ivy Tech-Columbus will award one Academic Incentive Award of $1,000 ($500 for the fall and spring semesters) to a graduating student from each of the following schools: Educational Resource Center of Edinburgh, Jefferson Education Center, Jennings County Adult Education Center, and the McDowell Adult Education Center.  The individual must be graduating with at least a "C" average and planning to enroll full time (at least 12 credit hours) at Ivy Tech-Columbus.  For more information or assistance, call the Admissions Office at Ivy Tech-Columbus at 812-374-5255.

IVY TECH-COLUMBUS TO OFFER SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus is accepting applications for High School Senior Scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year through Friday, March 19th.  One $1,000 ($500 for the fall and spring semesters) scholarship will be available to a senior student at each of the following high schools: Bethel Holiness Christian School, Brown County, Brownstown Central, Columbus Christian Academy, Columbus East, Columbus North, Crothersville, Edinburgh, Franklin Community, Greensburg Community, Hauser, Indian Creek, Jennings County, Medora, North Decatur, Seymour Christian Academy, Seymour, South Decatur, and Trinity Lutheran.  Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4-point scale or equivalent (based on 7 semesters) or 3.0 GPA, that plan to enroll full time (at least 12 credit hours) at Ivy Tech-Columbus, and presently attend one of the mentioned high schools.  Applications are available in high school guidance offices.  For more information or assistance, call the Admissions Office at Ivy Tech-Columbus at 812-374-5255.

IVY TECH-COLUMBUS TO OFFER G-E-D MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Columbus Region of Ivy Tech Community College will award one scholarship to a top scoring G.E.D. recipient pursuing full time study in the Columbus Region for the 2010-11 academic year.  Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 19th.  One $1,000 ($500 for the fall and spring semesters) scholarship will be awarded to eligible applicants who are G.E.D. recipients who plan to enroll at Ivy Tech-Columbus, who have earned a G.E.D. with an Average Standard Score of 550 or higher, and who earned their G.E.D. at one of the following institutions: Atterbury Job Corps, Brown County Career Resource Center, Greensburg Community Schools, Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy, Jackson County Education Center, Jennings County Adult Education Center, McDowell Adult Education Center, or the Seymour Community Schools.  Applications are available at all of the above.  Selection criteria also include recommendations, extracurricular activities, and a short essay stating educational and career objectives.  Selection will not be based on financial need.  For more information or assistance, call the Admissions Office at Ivy Tech-Columbus at 812-374-5255.

INDOOR FLEA MARKET AT MORGANTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Morgantown Fire Department will host a Large Indoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 20th, from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.  10' X 10' booth spaces are available for $15.00.  For more information or to reserve your space, call (765) 318-4464 and ask for Shelley.

OLD TIMERS REUNION AT BARTHOLOMEW CO. 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
The 12th Annual Columbus Speedway-25th Street Raceway Old Timers Reunion will be on Saturday, March 20th, from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Community Building of the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.  There will be bench racing, memorabilia, food, vintage and modern race car displays, and flea markets.  You're invited to bring your scrapbooks, photos, and posters.  For more information, call Jerry Castor at 812-592-5010 or e-mail at castorindy@cinergymetro.net.

HAWPATCH-HAWCREEK CONSERVATION CLUB FISH FRY & RAFFLE
The Hawpatch-Hawcreek Conservation Club, North County Road 900, will have a Fish Fry and Raffle fund raiser on Saturday, March 20th, serving from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  Cost is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.  Raffles will begin at 7:00 PM with a cost of 2 tickets for $1.00 and a variety of prizes.  For more information, call Richard at 812-343-3883.

HAITI EMPTY BOWL SOUP LUNCHEON AT EAST COLUMBUS U-M-C
The East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, want to help the children at the Mission of Hope Orphanage in Haiti by hosting the Haiti Empty Bowl Soup Luncheon on Sunday, March 21st, Noon - 3:00 PM in the fellowship hall.  A free will offering will be accepted with all proceeds going to the orphanage run by Hauser graduate Brad Johnson.  The menu will be potato, chili, and vegetable soups, desserts, and beverages.

DISABILITIES AWARENESS FAIR AT SEYMOUR AMERICAN LEGION
The Seymour Evening Lions, the American Legion Post #89, the Seymour SEPAC, and The Arc of Jackson County will sponsor the Disabilities Awareness Fair on Tuesday, March 23rd, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the American Legion Annex, 414 W. 2nd Street, Seymour.  The fair will include information booths on social security, group homes, Medicaid waiver homes, support systems, community activities, day programs, inclusion, and additional help.  Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.  Supper will be served at 5:00 PM with chili, bean soup, corn muffins, hot dogs, cookies, and drinks.  For more information, call Del Powell at 524-7047 or Anne Baxter at 522-4323.

"BIKES FOR TYKES" TO BENEFIT FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH
As part of her Senior Project at Columbus East, Rachel Berseiker is hosting a 20K bicycle race on Saturday, March 27th, on the same route used in the Parks and Rec Tour de Trails race.  "Bikes for Tykes" will raise funds for the Foundation for Youth.  Registration will be from 9:00 - 10:00 AM with the race starting at 10:30 AM.  Registration fee is $15.00.  Pre-register by March 20th and you're guaranteed an event T-Shirt.  Pick up registration forms at either Tipton Lakes Athletic Center and Donner Center.

ANIMAL FIRST AID & C-P-R CLINIC AT I-V-E-C IN INDIANAPOLIS
The Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center, 5425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, will host an Emergency Clinic on Saturday, March 27th.  Doors will open at 8:30 AM.  Attendees will go through a variety of first aid scenarios including head trauma, shock, bleeding, heat stroke, drowning, electric shock, paralysis, and other emergencies will be discussed, followed by hands-on practice.  This event is limited to the first 30 people to register, and cost is $30.00 per person.  For more information or to register, call Allison Frane at Bonneau Production services at 317-846-8965.

HARTSVILLE U-M-C ANNUAL CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER
The Hartsville United Methodist Church, 175 N. Jackson Street, Hartsville, invites you to their 20th Annual Chicken Noodle Dinner on Saturday, March 27th, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.  Cost is $7.00 for adults, youth (ages 5 - 12) is $3.00, and children under 4 are free.  Carry outs will be available.  For more information, call 546-5535.

ANNIE MOSES BAND CONCERT AT F-C-C IN COLUMBUS
The First Christian Church, 4th & Lafayette Streets, Columbus, invites you to the Annie Moses Band in concert on Sunday, March 28th, starting at 6:00 PM.  A love offering will be collected.  For more information, call the church at 379-4491 or visit www.fccoc.org.

MUSICAL DRAMA SEQUEL AT CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH
The Crossroads Community Church, Highway 37 & Trogden Lane, will present the Musical Drama Sequel And After the Judgment on Sunday, March 28th, Thursday, April 1st, Sunday, April 4th, and Saturday, April 10th. Starting time will be 7:00 PM for all performances.  Admission is free.  The production will answer the question "What really is the Truth?"  For more information, call the church at 812-279-0131.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE AT YES CINEMA
The Inclusive Community Coalition, the Humans Rights Commission, the Columbus Young Professionals, and Lemley's Catering will sponsor Marriage Equality: Past, Present, and Future by Christopher Clark on Monday, March 29th, at Yes Cinema, 4th and Jackson Streets, Columbus.  Lemley's will cater a light meal beginning at 5:30 PM and the discussion will start at 6:00 PM.  Christopher Clark, senior staff attorney for Lambda Legal Midwestern Regional Office, will discuss the history of marriage equality, recent legal victories in Iowa and California, and the next steps to equal marriage rights for the LGBT community.  For more information, call 812-344-2908 or visit www.columbusicc.org.

LATIN JAZZ AT THE CRUMP
Experience Latin Jazz at The Crump on Friday, April 9th, starting at 7:00 PM. Grammy nominated Latin Jazz percussionist Michael Spiro will direct Latin Jazz Collective.  Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for students with proceeds to benefit bandofparents.org for Neuroblastoma cancer research.

JONESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISER
The Jonesville Fire Department will host a fund raiser at the firehouse near the Bartholomew County landfill on Saturday, April 10th, from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.  Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans or cole slaw, chips, and a cold drink for $7.00.  Proceeds will go purchase fire equipment. 

CAREER EXPO AT COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER
Ivy Tech Community College- Columbus, IUPUC, and the Purdue University College of Technology invites you to Career Expo on Tuesday, April 13th, at the Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Avenue, Columbus.  For more information, call 812-314-8532 or 812-314-8526.

SENIOR IDOL AT SENIOR CENTER IN COLUMBUS
If you are age 50 and up, then Senior Idol is waiting for you!  Senior Idol will be on Saturday, April 17th, at the Power House Palladium, 148 Lindsey Street, starting at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $15.00 per person or groups of 8 can get a VIP Table for $200.00.  There will be a cash bar along with hors d'oervres.  For tickets and more information, call 376-9241.

YOUTH HOPE'S DESSERT BANQUET AND SENIOR PROJECT AT E-C-C-C
Youth Hope will showcase the talents from bakers and cooks in the community with their Healing Hearts Dessert Banquet and Fundraiser on Thursday, April 22nd, at the East Columbus Christian Church Gymnasium, Columbus.  Doors open at 6:30 PM, and tickets are $10.00 per person.  This will also be Columbus North senior Jenny Weddle's Senior Project.  Enjoy a buffet of desserts, live entertainment, and other surprises.  Youth Hope is the not for profit group home for girls in Bartholomew County.  Get your tickets by calling the Youth Hope office at 812-342-2615 or emailing powell@youthhope.net.   

ANNUAL ICE SHOW AT HAMILTON CENTER ICE ARENA IN COLUMBUS
The annual Ice Show, Tribute to Music, will be presented at the Hamilton Center Ice Arena in Columbus on Friday, April 23rd, - Sunday, April 25th.  Show times will be 7:00 PM on Friday & Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday.  Advance tickets, $6.00 - $7.00, may be purchased at Donner Center, Hamilton Center, and from any Lincoln Center Figure Skating Club member.  Approximately 150 local skaters will appear in the shows.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SUMMIT AT DONNER CENTER IN COLUMBUS
Join Healthy Communities as they introduce a visionary new initiative aimed at transforming the health of our community with the Healthy Lifestyles Summit on Thursday, April 29th, from Noon - 5:00 PM at Donner Center in Columbus.  This event is free and lunch will be provided.  To register or for more information, call Healthy Communities at 812-376-5452 or visit www.crh.org.

A-W-A-A ADOPTION SEMINAR AT ROCKY FORD FREE METHODIST CHURCH
The America World Adoption Association will present a free Adoption Seminar on Saturday, May 1st, at the Rocky Ford Free Methodist Church from 10:00 AM - Noon.  The America World Adoption Association is a Christian adoption agency that has international programs from 7 different countries.  The seminar will present adoption from a Christian perspective, provide information about the adoption process and allow prospective adoptive parents to speak with adoptive families.  Adoptive parents Andrew and Angie Wiggins will be leading the seminar.  To register, visit www.awaa.org/events/.

COLUMBUS RELAY FOR LIFE
The 2010 Columbus Relay for Life will be on Saturday, June 12th, and Sunday, June 13th, beginning at 8:00 AM at the Northside Middle School Track.  Please join us as we team up to fight against Cancer.  For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/columbusin.

FREE COMPOST OR MULCH LOADING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Attention Bartholomew County senior citizens!  Free loading of compost or mulch for any Bartholomew County senior on Wednesdays, March 24th & 31st, from 8:00 AM - Noon at the Bartholomew County Recycling Center off South Mapleton Street, Columbus. 

CENTRA CREDIT UNION COOKBOOK ON SALE IN COLUMBUS
In honor of Centra Credit Union's 70th anniversary in 2010, all Centra Credit Union locations are selling fund raising cookbooks for $8.95 with 300 recipes provided by Centra employees.  The cookbooks are also on sale at the Columbus Visitor's Center and the United Way of Bartholomew County office, 1531 13th Street, Columbus.  All proceeds from the cookbook sales will benefit United Way.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is searching for volunteers for Summer Camp at Bradford Woods in Martinsville from July 3rd - July 9th.  Applicants must be at least 16 years old and able to lift and care for a person between the ages of 6 and 17.  For more information, call your local M-D-A office at (800) 572-1717 or visit www.mda.org/clinics/camp. 

TOASTMASTERS CLUB IN SEYMOUR
The Toastmasters Club of Seymour meets every Monday at 6:00 PM at the Seymour Chamber of Commerce.  Join the club and you'll develop better speaking and presentation skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet, and build strong leadership abilities.  For more information, call Shawn at 812-707-9583 or visit www.toastmasters.org.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Do you value lifelong learning, open access to information, and affordable family-friendly entertainment?  Support and enrich one of our community's most vital resources by becoming a friend of the Johnson County Public Library.  For more information, call 317-878-9560.

VETERANS IN NEED OF LONG TERM HOSPITAL CARE
Are you an honorably discharged veteran?  Are you in need of long term hospital help, but don't think there are any options for you?  If you answered yes to both of those questions, you are probably entitled to more benefits than you realize.  Forty nine states and Puerto Rico currently have state run and funded facilities that provide various types of care at virtually no cost to you.  If you or someone you know is in search of assistance, but not sure if you qualify call their toll free number at 1-866-331-1944.  

COLUMBUS CIVIL AIR PATROL
If you are a young adult 12 years and older, you're invited to participate in a fun and exciting opportunity to help our community and start working firsthand in emergency service, aerospace education, flight programs, and military familiarization.  Learn more at the Columbus Civil Air Patrol meetings on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Columbus Municipal Airport or call (317) 398-8258.  

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM IN COLUMBUS
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum in Columbus is open Tuesdays - Fridays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The museum, located near the airport, offers exhibits and displays from the W.W. II, Korean, and Vietnam War era. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
The Alzheimer's Association in Columbus holds caregiver support group meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at 1252 Washington Street, Columbus.  For more information, call Janet Sharp at 376-7688 or the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN
Advocates For Children, an organization dedicated to speaking on behalf of abused and neglected children in south central Indiana, is in need of volunteers in Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings, and Jackson counties.  The need is great, and we are asking persons interested in helping these children to call locally at (812) 372-2808 or toll free at (877) 604-9402 for more information.  Advocates for Children provides volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children to ensure that they are given safe, loving, and permanent homes as quickly as possible.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a volunteer experience for your entire family?  Host a foreign exchange student !  Every day becomes extraordinary when you welcome a talented high school student from another culture into your home.  To learn more, call E-F Foundation for Foreign Study at 800-44-SHARE. 

FLU SHOT REMINDER FROM THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
We all know someone who should get an influenza vaccination each year: people with chronic medical conditions, anyone over 50, pregnant women, children 6 months through 18 years...and people who live with or care for them.  In fact, anyone wishing to reduce the risk of contacting influenza should get vaccinated.  For more details, go to facesofinfluenza.org.

UNINSURED HELP LINE AWARENESS
Did you know that nearly one-third of 47 million uninsured Americans are eligible for government health coverage but not signed up? Could you be eligible? Call the Uninsured Help Line at 1-800-234-1317.

LEARN MORE INDIANA
Learn More Indiana is here as the state's college and career connection to help students, parents, and adult learners make their college dreams a reality.  To find out more call toll-free
1-800-992-2076, or log onto www.learnmoreindiana.org.

CLICK IT OR TICKET
The governor's council on impaired and dangerous driving reminds all Hoosiers to buckle up- because if you're caught without your seatbelt fastened, you will get a ticket.

INDIANA UNCLAIMED.COM
Find money you can play with at Indiana-Unclaimed.com, a free public service of the Indiana Attorney General's Office.

INDIANA TOBACCO PREVENTION & CESSATION
Get FREE help from trained health coaches and FREE nicotine replacement patches or gum to help you quit smoking.  Call today at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

PREVENTING HOME FIRES
Do you know what you and your family can do to prevent home fires? To learn more about home fire safety and prevention, log onto redcross.org.

NATIONAL DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM
One in 3 adults has diabetes and pre-diabetes.  Are you one of them?  The National Diabetes Education Program is your source for free information on prevention and control.  Call 1-888-693-NDEP or click on www.yourdiabetesinfo.org.  A message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.